Beyond the Burl

Episode 73: Unknown varietals and things taboo

This week on Beyond the Burl, we’re putting our tobacco knowledge to the test with a little game of Tobacco Taboo, followed by another trivia question, which may or may n

Episode 72: This pipe ain't big enough fer the two of us!

This week on Beyond the Burl, we’re opening the tin on a few curious corners of pipe smoking history! We take a look at tobacco tins, where they came from, how they evol

Episode 71: Trials and Trivialations

This week on Beyond the Burl, we have a fun time while Josh gets absolutely destroyed by trivia, before throwing Seb for a loop by having a trivia question prepared for t

Episode 70: Factory pipes!

Seb is back after sitting out an episode, and we kick things off by talking about some of our preferred pipe factories and what makes them stand out. We then dive into an

Episode 69: Pipe and Tamper 3.5?

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, Seb is away, and Josh has to scramble to try to fill the void, calling once again upon the unfiltered talent of Jay and Bo of Pipe and

Episode 68: Our Spending Behaviour

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we dive into what actually makes a tobacco blend interesting, whether it’s the blend itself, the way it smokes, or something a little

Episode 67: Pipe making and Tobacco Blending

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we share what our better halves really think about our pipe-smoking hobby, from first impressions to how their opinions have evolved o

Episode 66: Controversial Takes

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we're back with a laid-back mix of laughs, conversation, and tobacco. We kick things off with a fun window shopping exercise, imaginin

Episode 65: Joshwith & Sebgarth

This week on Beyond the Burl, we kick things off with a few rounds of Mind Meld, seeing if we can think alike (with varying degrees of success). Then it's time for anothe

Episode 64: Capitaland Recap

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we discuss every pipe smoker's bucket list, enjoy a hilarious Seb & Johnny story, and welcome back Johnny from Palmyra Products and Mi

Episode 63: Off to Capitaland

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we take a look back at where it all started, revisiting our pipe collections from Episode 2 and comparing how our tastes, habits, and

Episode 62: The Pipelympics

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we kick things off with a round of the Tobaccolympics, crowning our winners across a variety of tobacco related categories. We follow

Episode 61: Preferences Partialities and Predilections

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we dive deep into details that help make a pipe truly unique, starting with a discussion on pipe stem materials and the history, quali

Episode 60: Seb gets cranky then we talk about art

This week on Beyond the Burl, we accidentally discover that Sebastien may have found his true calling: playing 20 Questions. What starts as a simple game quickly turns in

Episode 59: A chat with Michael Parks

This week, we throw the usual format out the window and sit down with Canadian pipe maker Michael Parks for a wide-ranging conversation about his journey into pipe making

Episode 58: Answering The Burning Questions

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we settle in for a laid-back evening of pipe talk, stories, and plenty of laughs. We kick things off by diving into some personal opin

Episode 57: Mold or Gold

In this episode of Beyond the Burl, we dive into one of the most debated topics in pipe tobacco culture: mold vs. sugar crystals — how to tell the difference, why it matt

Episode 56: Chicago Recap (ft. Jay Furman) and Josh Talks About Gourds

A new episode of Beyond the Burl is here, and this one takes us from the legendary halls of the Chicago Pipe Show to the smoky comfort of a rich evening blend. We kick th

Episode 55: The Pipes Of Our Homeland

In this episode, we dig into the fascinating world of blends that have evolved over time while keeping the same name, unpacking what’s been lost, gained, and quietly alte

Episode 54: Our visit with Julius Vesz

In this episode, we dive deep into the rich tradition of rope and twist tobaccos, breaking down their history, preparation, and why they still hold a cult following among